List of Lakes in Odisha

There are many famous lakes are present in Odisha. They are Chilika lake, Ansupa Lake, Hirakud Dam, Indravati Dam, Kolab Dam and Pata lake etc. Read the full article to know about these lakes in Odisha.

List of Lakes in Odisha

About Chilika lake of Odisha

Chilika lake is the biggest lake in Odisha. This biggest lake of Odisha is spreadover three districts of Odisha, they are Puri, Khurdha and Ganjam. This lake is come from Daya River and flowing into the Bay of Bengal. This lake is the biggest lake in our country India and the second biggest lake or lagoon in the World.

In winter season various kinds of migratory birds come here. So this place is well known for the Birds Sanctuary in India. The birds come form Central and southeast Asia, Himalayas, Kirghiz steppes of Mongolia, Russia, Lake Baikal, Ladakh etc. These birds fly about 12000 kms to reach this Chilika Lake. This lake is the heaven for various species of Birds, animals and plants. This Chilika lake sustains about fifteen thousand fishermen who are living in about 130 villages. So this lake is one of the largest ecosystem for fishery.

About Ansupa lake of Odisha

Ansupa lake is one of the biggest fresh water lake in Odisha. This lake is situated or located on the left of Mahanadi River which is the biggest river in Odisha and opposite of Banki which is in cuttack district of Odisha. This lake is about 70 kms far from Cuttack city. This lake is also a best place for migratory birds in winter season. The atmosphere of this are is very good and it is one of the best place for nature lovers. You canalso enjoy the boating and fishing here. So this Ansupa lake is becoming one of the best tourist place in Odisha. But one bad thing that there is no hotel or guest house to stay near Ansupa lake. But Odisha tourism will do that in upcoming days.

About Hirakud Dam of Odisha

Hirakud Dam is also known as an artificial lake which is present in Sambalpur and Jharsuguda. But actually this lake is man made. So it is an artificial lake of Odisha. This Hirakud dam is built across the biggest river of Odisha I.E Mahanadi river. This dam is situated about 15km from Sambalpur of Odisha. This is also a best tourist place in Odisha.

About Indravati Dam of Odisha

Indravati Dam is also an artificial lake such as Hirakud dam which is situated in Kalahandi and Nabarangpur districts of Odisha. This is also a beautiful artificial lake in Odisha and also a popular tourist spot in Odisha.

About Pata lake of Odisha

Pata lake is a sweet water lake which is situated in Chatrapur town of Odisha. This lake is about 4 km long and about 500 m wide. This lake is also one of the beautiful lake in Odisha which attract many tourists from various places.

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